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After many months of assault on voting rights in states around the country, it was nice to get good news this week with two important wins for voters in Wisconsin and Texas. Voters in these two states woke up today knowing that they will all be able to vote and have their votes counted in the upcoming elections.

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Historically, the League has worked hard for more representative redistricting, and this year is actively involved in protecting the rights of minority voters and defending the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 on several fronts. Read this comprehensive article on voting rights in The Nation.